sheugh

chiefly Scottish
as in ditch
a long narrow channel dug in the earth fell into a sheugh while rambling over the Scottish moors

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Noun
  • Hibino, who was identified by the Japanese embassy, was discovered in a ditch near the ancient site in central Rome, according to CNN.
    Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Police had to break down a gate leading to the ditch to reach the man and recover his body.
    Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Add a blazer, cardigan, or trench on top—this piece is pure versatility with a side of glam.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
  • This clay molding process was known to preserve the form of soft animals in oxygen-poor areas, such as the muds at the bottom of lagoons and deep-sea trenches, Sereno says.
    Andrea Tamayo, Scientific American, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Clean gutters regularly so water flows away from your house and doesn’t back up into the soffits and under the roofline.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Leaves near decks, patios, walkways, or gutters should be removed to prevent staining and blockages.
    Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Sheugh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheugh. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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